Planning a journey from Launceston to Hobart? Discover Tasmania in a one-way campervan rental. Use our tool to check rates from trusted local hire companies.
Distance: Approximately 70 km (43 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1 hour
Highlights:
Distance: Approximately 25 km (15 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 20 minutes
Things to See:
Distance: Approximately 40 km (25 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 30 minutes
Attractions Along the Way:
Distance: Approximately 85 km (53 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1 hour
Must-See Stops:
Distance: Approximately 25 km (15 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 30 minutes
Things to See in Hobart:
Australians need a full and valid (no Learner, Provisional, or Probationary) class C car license to rent a camper in Launceston. International travellers must have an International Drivers Permit or an English translation of a comparable foreign license.
Drivers under 21 can’t rent a camper in Australia. If you’re under 25, you’ll need to pay a young driver surcharge.
Many rental agencies don’t allow driving on unsealed roads (i.e., the southern parts of Bruny or Cockle Creek). Double-check your route with the company before you go.
The majority of Tassie motorhome rental companies have their branch located in Hobart, so you'll find a wider selection of rental vehicles available there.
Not many rental campervans in Australia accommodate a bike rack.
Let’s Go Motorhomes allows and hires bike racks (on motorhomes only), while Jucy allows but does not hire bike racks. There is also the option to store a bike inside a larger motorhome rental from Apollo, Cheapa Campa and Hippie.
It’s worth noting that bikes should be kept in a bag if stored inside, and extra care should be taken when bringing your own bike rack if it is allowed.
Yes, the most popular route is Hobart to Launceston (or in the opposite direction). Vehicles can also be picked up in Devonport, though the choices there are limited.
Most suppliers have their branch located in Hobart, and hence the largest selection of campers is available there. As a result, many travellers decide to do a full circuit of the island, travelling one way along the east coast and the other along the west coast of the island.
This allows you to see many of Tasmania's popular tourist attractions, starting with visitor favourites Mount Wellington and Salamanca Market in Hobart City, through the Tasman Peninsula, Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay on the east coast, to Cradle Mountain and the Tamar Valley up north and the Gordon River along the rugged west coast.
Yes, it’s standard for most companies to allow an additional driver. This driver and any others must be named on the rental agreement, and there may be a nominal fee.
Additional drivers must also hold an appropriate driver’s licence and must meet driver age requirements.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.
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